Newcastle United have signed Grant Hanley from Blackburn Rovers for £5.5million.

The Scotland international centre-back has signed a five-and-half-year deal and is delighted to be playing a part in Newcastle’s promotion push.

After joining the club, Hanley said: “I’m over the moon and delighted to be here.

“It is a fantastic opportunity to come and play at such a big club and one that I couldn’t turn down.

“It is an exciting step in my career but it doesn’t stop there. This is just the start and I am looking forward to helping Newcastle get back into the Premier League.”

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Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez added: “I am very pleased to bring Grant Hanley to our project to add his hard work and potential to our squad.

“It was clear that we needed another central defender and we were seeking someone with good experience in the Championship.

“Grant is a young player with a lot of ambition to improve and keep growing with us. He is also a strong defender, fast and with personality, a player that surely will increase competitiveness in his position.”

A United statement read: “The 24-year-old Scotland international has put pen to paper on a five-year deal at St. James’ Park and arrives for an undisclosed fee.”